Agenda Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (367 OE)
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political position centers on the injustice between the banking sector's massive profits (940 million euros annually) and the economic hardships faced by society. The speaker strongly backs the proposal to impose a temporary solidarity tax on banks, stressing the necessity of fairness. This approach is heavily value-driven and aimed at criticizing current economic outcomes.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the financial data of the banking sector, presenting precise profit figures and quarterly comparisons. Technical terms like Euribor are used, and the reliance on information from the Bank of Estonia lends significant authority to the presentation. Specific statistics are also highlighted, such as the net profit per employed person (€113 per month).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and heavily data-driven, utilizing statistics (profit figures) to substantiate the criticism. The tone is critical and demanding, particularly when direct questions are posed to the presenter to highlight the unjust nature of the banking sector's profits. The emotional appeal centers on the absence of fairness.
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Activity Patterns
Data is lacking.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the banking sector, which is accused of earning unfair and substantial profits during a period of economic hardship. Indirect criticism is also aimed at the presenter, who, given their background (a former director-general of the tax authority), should recognize the justification for implementing a solidarity tax.
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly domestic, analyzing the profitability of banks operating in Estonia and its impact on Estonian housing loans, leasing, and corporate loans. Regional or international topics are not covered.
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Economic Views
Economic views strongly favor redistribution, supporting the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector. The speaker criticizes profiting from the rise in Euribor and stresses the necessity of alleviating economic hardship among various societal groups through tax policy.
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Social Issues
The focus of social issues is on economic justice and inequality, highlighting that many groups within society are facing economic hardship. This social concern is directly linked to the proposal to impose a solidarity tax on banks.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is specifically on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 367 OE, which addresses the imposition of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector. The speaker is a strong supporter of this proposal and an advocate for the initiative.
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